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  Ruto warned against rushing to conclusions, noting that doing so could undermine the investigative process. Read More

  The Cabinet Secretary of Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, on Wednesday, June 11 appeared before the Senate plenary to answer questions concerning the murder of Albert Ojwang in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. CS Murkomen said he received the news in shocking circumstances of disbelief. In his statement to the senators, he expressed
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  President William Ruto has condemned the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody and instructed the National Police Service to work “swiftly, transparently, and credibly” with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to determine what happened. Ojwang was tortured while in police custody, before being dumped at Central Police Station in bad shape. He would soon be transferred to Mbagathi Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. Like many Kenyans, the Head of State said he learned of Ojwang’s death “with utter shock and deep dismay.” He offered condolences to Ojwang’s father, Meshack, and the entire family for “the
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  IPOA Deputy Chairperson Ann Mwangi stated that the cameras had been located in the office of the Officer Commanding Station. Read More

  NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The High Court has directed the Attorney General to draft a law on political campaigns outside the election period, citing violation of constitutional rights. Among the rights affected are the right to equality and equal protection of the law, the right to life, freedom from violence, the principle of impartiality, Read More

  Nairobi County Member of Parliament Esther Passaris has come out to strongly defend Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat. This was after calls for the dismissal of DIG Eliud Lagat over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. DIG Eliud Lagat has been accused of allegedly ordering the arrest of Albert
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  IPOA Vice Chairperson Ann Mwangi told senators that Sergeant Sigei, Sergeant Wesley Kirui, and Police Constables Dennis Kinyani, Milton Mwanze, and Boniface Rabudo picked up Ojwang’. Read More

  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that any police officers found responsible for the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang will be held fully accountable under the law. Appearing before the Senate, Murkomen described Ojwang’s death in police custody as deeply regrettable and extended condolences to the bereaved family. Read More

  Appearing before the Senate plenary, Murkomen promised that those involved in Ojwang’s death will be held accountable. Read More

  Kanja did not explain why Ojwang was transported over 400 kilometers to Nairobi, while other suspects were detained at local police stations near their arrest sites. Read More